Software update...accept or push out?

[Mikeg]

Got a notice today on my Ford that an update is available for my MME. I am in Canada btw. It says that if I accept the update, the car will update but I will not be able to drive it.
I've read somewhere that these updates can take a few days. Hence the following questions:
1. MME is our only car at this time, waiting for another ev to come in a few weeks/months. Should I risk taking my only transportation source out of commission to do this update?
2. How long do these updates take? I've had my car for 4 weeks now, came updated with all latest patches. One update did happen overnight once, but the car did it on its own and it did not say that my car would be out of use.
3. This OTA update business...can I link the car to my home WiFi so it updates quicker?
I have no interest going to the dealer for the update. I am assuming they will charge me some stupid amount of money for hitting a few buttons. The update is specific to DC charging...something about making it quicker and enjoyable. Didn't know DC charging was such a big issue to begin with. Plug it in and walk away for an hour.
What's everybody recommending?

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[macchiaz-o]

It's a compatibility improvement for DC fast charging with specific vendors/models. I think mostly to fix issues with some EVgo units.

It only takes a few minutes to install. You should schedule it to occur overnight or when you otherwise don't think you'll likely be driving.

 

[ChasingCoral]

No update has taken over an hour. Where did you read that updates take a few days?

 

[Mikeg]

I think on this forum...people said it would be easier to drive to dealer and have them update the patch rather than wait for OTA update to occur on its own.
So schedule it for overnight update?

 

[Pibe38]

Yes. I’ve had 5 OTA updates over the last week and a half (3.5.3, 3.5.3.3, 3.5.4, the Fast Charging one, and just 20 mins ago 21B36).

I have my mine set up to update at 11 PM, all were completed without issues.

 

[macchiaz-o]

I think on this forum...people said it would be easier to drive to dealer and have them update the patch rather than wait for OTA update to occur on its own.
So schedule it for overnight update?

They were talking about certain other, older updates... But yeah most happen while you're driving or sleeping.

They download via Bell if you have decent coverage while driving around.

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